Evo test of M3 vs. Boss 302 vs. C63 AMG vs. RS5
9/16/11, 10:00 AM
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The more fun part is what drove me to the Mustang and Boss. BMW's are a dime a dozen where I live and I prefer the Audi styling better. The M3 is an awesome car and a better car there's no doubt in my mind. My Boss is a weekend fun car for me and I wanted to maximize the fun factor. I have no regrets. 
I really do belive after my E92 M3 (if I don't keep it), I am into the next Mustang. I really think Ford is going to tear it up with the next redesign.
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9/16/11, 10:10 AM
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I, too, had an M3. It was a 2010 E90 with the M-DCT transmission. The M3 was certainly a better daily driver and had a lot more toys, but you are right that it isn't any more fun to drive. The BMW actually feels a bit pedestrian at lower revs because of the lack of torque.
9/16/11, 10:41 AM
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I'm not really concerned about the M3 or what people on their forums say. I don't like BMW's. I don't have anything against the car, they just don't do anything for me. I really couldn't tell you anything about their cars, that's how little interest I have. I LOVE Mustangs, so that's what I choose to own.
9/16/11, 10:51 AM
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I, too, had an M3. It was a 2010 E90 with the M-DCT transmission. The M3 was certainly a better daily driver and had a lot more toys, but you are right that it isn't any more fun to drive. The BMW actually feels a bit pedestrian at lower revs because of the lack of torque.
9/16/11, 10:51 AM
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It's the latest issue and I picked it up off the rack at Barnes & Noble. Also, as a sign of respect, all the cars in the comparo are pictured, but featured up front is the Veyron and the Boss (and the Stig, of course).
Oh, here is the cover:
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Oh, here is the cover:
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9/16/11, 10:53 AM
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9/16/11, 01:23 PM
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I usually lay low over there these days. I did post a brief comparison of my Boss to the M3. I love M3 and would be driving one today if it was the same price as the Boss. As it stands, I'm very happy with the Ford. I think it was the best choice for me considering my current budget constraints.
9/16/11, 09:21 PM
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Just to be included with those other cars makes the Boss a winner.
I race BMW's, the wife and I each have one for daily drivers, but what makes the Boss special and appeal to me is the thrust and sounds from a Ford V-8 engine that revs effortlessly to 7500 which is wrapped by a very capable Mustang chassis. It is a remarkable car for its price, you get more than you paid for in performance, a bit less in amenities and materials quality.
Lastly, I sold my pride and joy E46 M3 convertible to get the Boss, and I thought I would miss it a lot more than I do.
Side note: The E9X is the 4th generation of M3's, the F30 will be #5.
I race BMW's, the wife and I each have one for daily drivers, but what makes the Boss special and appeal to me is the thrust and sounds from a Ford V-8 engine that revs effortlessly to 7500 which is wrapped by a very capable Mustang chassis. It is a remarkable car for its price, you get more than you paid for in performance, a bit less in amenities and materials quality.
Lastly, I sold my pride and joy E46 M3 convertible to get the Boss, and I thought I would miss it a lot more than I do.
Side note: The E9X is the 4th generation of M3's, the F30 will be #5.
9/17/11, 07:03 AM
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The E9X M3s are one of the most reliable cars in its class..the S65 powerplant has been almost flawless.
From the list of cars it looks as if you had a 335i, this car had a ton of issues due to the HPFP.
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9/17/11, 07:14 AM
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"I love M3 and would be driving one today if it was the same price as the Boss. As it stands, I'm very happy with the Ford."
Probably true. Its the price and attitude of other owners about the car and non-owners toward the car that made what may have been tolerable vices eventually irritate me enough to leave the marque. I have also met a lot more truly interesting people since buying the Mustang than I ever did through the Bimmers or those forums. And I have happily converted 2 other BMW lovers and a Corvette nut over the the fun and friendly world of the Mustang and will continue to do so. Has my Mustang been flawless, no?! But it runs at the edge of what you think is possible from such a simple car compared to the BMWs which always felt as if they could give you more if you'd spend more no matter which model you were in. Then ironically it would have an issue and the fun would be over, very, very frustrating. No more thanks.
Probably true. Its the price and attitude of other owners about the car and non-owners toward the car that made what may have been tolerable vices eventually irritate me enough to leave the marque. I have also met a lot more truly interesting people since buying the Mustang than I ever did through the Bimmers or those forums. And I have happily converted 2 other BMW lovers and a Corvette nut over the the fun and friendly world of the Mustang and will continue to do so. Has my Mustang been flawless, no?! But it runs at the edge of what you think is possible from such a simple car compared to the BMWs which always felt as if they could give you more if you'd spend more no matter which model you were in. Then ironically it would have an issue and the fun would be over, very, very frustrating. No more thanks.
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9/17/11, 12:01 PM
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Probably true. Its the price and attitude of other owners about the car and non-owners toward the car that made what may have been tolerable vices eventually irritate me enough to leave the marque
I have owned numerous BMWs as of 2001 and they pretty much all have been flawless. There was a JD Power associates report on sport cars and the M3 was on the top of the list (E9X) as well as the S197 Mustang. I have to say, one of the reason I got into BMWs (see my list of past Mustangs) was that my 98 Mustang Cobra was turning out to be a POS just after 3 years. Ford was apathetic on fixing it right that I bailed into a new back then 2001 M3 and really never looked back. Its only recently with the 2011 Mustang GT that I really am interested to get back into a Mustang and I believe the 2015 Mustang will go along way to righting the wrongs of the current Stang.
BTW, did you have any issues with your HPFP in your 335i? If I ever got one I would have leased, 3 and flee.
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9/17/11, 09:11 PM
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Thats OK, you need to drive one...it doesn't have one lazy gear in the car. The times also speak for themselves. Do they have the low end of the 5.0L? No they don't, but the engines in the M3 don't feel lazy at all. Also note on how flat that torque curve is..
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